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FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z980 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S1800 and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was manufactured 14 months later than the Z980 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the S1800 matches up against the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Kodak Z980

 S1800 Z980 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 14 months
Screen resolution230k201kClearer screen (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the FujiFilm S1800

 Z980 S1800 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Kodak Z980

 S1800 Z980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1800 and Kodak Z980 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S1800 and the Z980.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and Z980 is 78 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and Z980.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos however you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher S1800 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography information
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography factors
Kodak Z980 Street photography factors
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography features
Kodak Z980 Sports photography features
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z980 Landscape photography factors
36
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z980 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
23
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Kodak Z980
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Kodak EasyShare Z980
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Kodak EasyShare Z980
Also referred to as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 445g (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $249